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Washburn County Arrest Records

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Washburn County, WI Arrest Records

What are Washburn County Arrest Statistics?

Washburn amassed 590 arrests over the past three years. During 2017, Washburn’s arrest rate was 1,054.45 per 100,000 residents. The county of Washburn is 42.68% higher than the national average of 739.02 per 100,000 residents. During that same year, 40 arrests were for violent crimes like murder, rape, and robbery. The county of Washburn also experienced 125 arrests for property crimes. When compared to Brown and Calumet, Washburn is a more dangerous place to reside.

  • 590Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 1,054.45Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 40Violent crime arrests

Washburn County Recent Arrest Trends

In Washburn, the most common crime is larceny/theft which accounts for 80 of the arrests in a year. The second most common crime in Washburn, is burglary, and the third most common is aggravated assault.

  • 80Larceny/Theft
  • 35Burglary
  • 31Aggravated Assault

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

In Washburn, the most violent crimes committed are murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. The county of Washburn has a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2017, Washburn experienced 40 violent crimes and 125 non-violent crimes. When comparing Washburn to the national average of 739.02, Washburn is higher by 42.68% than the national average.

Washburn County Crime Rate from 2001-2017

Washburn County Arrest and Criminal Records by Age

Most crimes committed in Washburn are perpetrated by people between the ages of 21-30. Conversely, those committing the fewest crimes are between the ages of 71-80.

Washburn County Crime Rate by Age Groups

Washburn County Police Records

Police records exist in different types of Sheriff’s Offices and in many forms. In most generally, Washburn county police reports may be obtained from the local county Sheriff’s Office. You can visit in person and request documents as county police records are available to the masses per the state laws and the Freedom of Information Act. The documents may include Washburn county police reports, Washburn county bookings and even images. These documents are related to when a person is arrested, booked, and incarcerated. First, they are questioned, and basic data is taken while someone fills out the report. Then the arresting officer takes pictures of the person, and they are put in a jail cell until they can make pay the fees. Some regions may charge a fee for a copy of police records. You may have to appear in person and may need to have the following facts for them to find your file:

  • Date and time of the occurrence
  • The location of the incident
  • Name(s) of those involved
  • Officer’s name and rank
  • Case number

This will help the administrator find the records you need.

Washburn county police records can reveal a lot of information about a person. A good type of police record might be a traffic incident report. Some reports are available to the public after a waiting period, such as 60-days.

Sometimes you can get copies of Washburn county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about requests and the payment.

Washburn County Mugshots

Washburn County mugshots have been taken since the 1800s, shortly after the development of photography. Then in 1888, a French policeman Alphonse Bertillon standardized the process and made it the norm. Many of these pictures are kept in a “mug book” to help witnesses and victims identify people.

Washburn county mugshots are the pictures taken of people upon arrest. Local police, Sheriff’s Offices, and other law enforcement agencies take them. Usually , the subject is photographed from the front (full-face view) and then the side (profile view). These Washburn county mugshots are stored with the person’s criminal record and police reports. They are used by victims, witnesses, and investigators to identify bad guys.

Typically , when a judge issues an Washburn county arrest warrant for other crimes , and the criminal does not show up in court, these mugshots are used to help locate the suspect.

Mugshots are readily show up online as they are public records. Information informational portals offer mugshots with other types of documents such as criminal records, arrest records and other court cases.

Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Sex Offenders

Police and arrest records will also include information on felonies, misdemeanors, and sex offenders. Since everything is readily available and connected, any past arrests will show up as well.

Washburn County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Washburn county, Wisconsin with a total number of 33 employees - 1 female, 14 male officers and 18 civilians. Washburn County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is WI0660000, it belongs to the East North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.

Police Departments in Washburn County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Spooner Police Department305 Elm St(715)635-3527

Washburn County, WI Jail and Inmate Records

WASHBURN County has 19 jails with an average daily population of 826 inmates with a total of 19 jail population. When breaking down the WASHBURN County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 21% with 4 female and 16 male inmates.

  • 19Jails
  • 19Prisoners
  • 200 %Jail Rate

How Does Washburn County Inmate Search Work?

Washburn County inmate records are public files that anyone can acquire easily. The Freedom of Information Act governs the rules regarding Washburn county inmate records which provide a lot of useful insights about a person.

Washburn County Booking

Washburn county bookings are also helpful when looking for stats on whether or not a stranger has been arrested. When a perpetrator is arrested, the officer fills out paperwork and then holds them in a incarceration cell , which essentially becomes their Washburn county booking record. It may also include things like fingerprints, photos , physical details, their name, and address, officer in charge , the details of the crime, the location, and any trucks that were involved. The general public has the ability to get a copy of someone’s Washburn county booking records without any type of approval .

Washburn County Jail

  • Agency Name: Washburn County WI Jail
  • State: WI
  • City: Shell Lake
  • Type: County
  • Address: 421 Highway 63 , P.O. Box 429
  • Phone Number: 715-468-4720
  • Fax: 715-468-4729
  • Website: http://washburnsheriff.org/jail/

Prisons and Jails in Washburn County

NameAddressPhone
Washburn County WI Juvenile Detention110 4th Avenue, P.O. Box 250715-468-4747
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